NYSC Corps Members Conduct Free Medical Checkup In Ihiala.

NYSC Corps Members Conduct Free Medical Checkup In Ihiala.

....Enlighten pregnant women on post-natal, post-partum care.

By: Olamide Akinwumi 

A generation ago, people used to see their doctor only when they were sick, or dying. Today, preventative health care is becoming commonplace as people become more educated and empowered about their own health. 

In-line of this , the National Youths Service Corps of Medical and Health Community Developments Service (CDS) group in Ihiala LGA, of Anambra State, has organised a free medical checkup program tagged, "important of medical checkup to life", as part of their community development project.

The program which took place on 15th of September 2022 at Okija General hospital comprises of: Pregnant education for pregnant women, HIV/AIDS test, Hepatitis B test, Blood Pressure and Sugar test, Malaria and Typhoid test, Weight checkup and so on.

About 50 participants including Pregnant women, old women's and children's who attended the programme undergo various testing, and were counseled and advised by Doctor and others Health care practitioners to go for further testing and treatment.

Ejiofor Cindy Chisom, President, NYSC Medical and Health Community Developments Service (CDS) Group in Ihiala Local Government Area disclosed that the sensitization workshop is aimed at sensitizing most especially the pregnant women on some common psychosocial and pathological issues that affect the well-being of the modern day woman and as well as to enlighten old women's on how to take good care of themselves during the old age. 

 

According to her, "Prenatal education promotes the maintenance of healthy lifestyles during pregnancy, helping expectant mothers manage stress, support a healthy diet, avoid harmful chemicals and situations, recognize warning signs and symptoms that mean something may be wrong with their pregnancy, and prepare for labor and delivery, she explained".

Some Health care practitioners who speaks at the occasion made it known that regular check-ups can help find potential health issues before they become a problem.

"When you see your doctor regularly, they are able to detect health conditions or diseases early. Early detection gives you the best chance for getting the right treatment quickly, avoiding any complications. By getting the correct health services, screenings, and treatment you are taking important steps toward living a longer, healthier life.

"Attaining the goal of appropriate medical care for older women requires knowledge of the changes of aging, skills in recognition and treatment of disease, and an effort to provide help and avoid harm. Latrogenic disorders are particularly problematic in all elderly, due to decreased stress tolerance, increased prevalence of illness, and atypical presentations of disease. Iatrogenic disorders are most commonly due to drugs; elderly women are particularly at risk due to altered pharmacokinetics, multiple medical problems, difficulties with compliance, and inappropriate prescribing practices by physicians, they explained ".

As part of the programme, drugs were given out to the participants.

The impact of the program will forever remain in the heart of the community occupants.